Jake Matthews comfortable in Shanahans scheme
With Kyle Shanahan running the ' offense, much of the
Dansby Swanson Jersey discu sion has centered on the running back competition or the dynamic potential of a healthy - combo. However, the crux of the offense will come down to line play, as it usually does.Second-year offensive tackle believes he's the prefect fit for the new zone-blocking scheme. "It's
Jorge Soler Jersey about athleticism and speed," Matthews said Tuesday, . "We're trying to beat the defense off the ball, outwork them and outrun them, and beat them with angles, all that stuff ... cutting them off. I think it something that's well-suited for me. I feel like I have that lateral quickne s and I can be a big help in this offense. So I'm excited for it." The former No. 6 overall pick was only a partial participant in Tuesday's minicamp as he rehabs from January foot surgery. The second-year player certainly boasts the superior athleticism that Shanahan
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